Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 30 years, working for weekly and major daily (morning and evening) newspapers, as well as in public relations and radio in Australia and the UK.

He has led teams covering such as the English Premier League, World Cup Finals and Olympic Games, but says community news is his first love.

Nick has lived in the Moreton Bay Region for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Bringing The Jungle to North Lakes
News / Local
23 June 2026

Bringing The Jungle to North Lakes

A huge new purpose-built Jungle Adventure Play centre is being planned for a vacant block in North Lakes.

Bounce-ing into Morayfield
News / Local
23 June 2026

Bounce-ing into Morayfield

Bounce Australia is set to open a giant new trampoline and “adrenaline playground” in Morayfield – creating up to 100 jobs.

Tis' the season for ... sport!
News / Local
23 June 2026

Tis' the season for ... sport!

Registrations are open. Sign-on dates locked in. The winter sports season has arrived. Here's a special guide to the main winter sports and clubs ahead of the 2023 season.

Studying 'trashy lives' of region's ibis
News / Local
23 June 2026

Studying 'trashy lives' of region's ibis

White ibis is a bird with a bad reputation, but a study is using the Moreton Bay Region to better understand these ‘bin chickens’ - and it wants your help.

Have your say on new Bribie bridge

Residents can now have their say on plans for a new Bribie Island bridge - which include new two-lane and four-lane options.

Seven outlets planned for Samford Market
News / Local
23 June 2026

Seven outlets planned for Samford Market

A new food and drink court is being planned for a corner block near the centre of Samford Village.

$15 million upgrade for key road
News / Local
23 June 2026

$15 million upgrade for key road

Design work is underway on $15 million of upgrades along 9kms of Beachmere Road.

Plans lodged for new childcare centres
News / Local
23 June 2026

Plans lodged for new childcare centres

Plans have been submitted for new childcare centres in Kallangur and Petrie - four kilometres apart and both close to schools.

World Cup call for rising star
News / Local
23 June 2026

World Cup call for rising star

Redcliffe's Annelyse Tevant will take on the world next month as the youngest member of the Australia’s women’s indoor team.

How police made Hamish's dream come true
News / Local
23 June 2026

How police made Hamish's dream come true

VIDEO: Five-year-old Hamish yesterday became Queensland Police's newest recruit at a special event on Bribie Island.